Reader,

When your income is unpredictable, spending can feel totally chaotic and unstable.

And if your purchases are tied to things you prioritize - your health, your family, your passions - it can be REALLY hard to say no.

But without a plan and some intention, the chaos will persist.

Before you make your next purchase, take a pause to consider:

• What still needs to be covered before more money comes in?
• If I buy this now, what won’t get funded?
• Is this a real priority, or just quick hit of dopamine?

You don’t have to stop spending, you just have to start looking.

Make it a habit if you can. Check your money at the same time every day, keep an eye on what's leaving your account, and fund your envelopes before you spend so you know that one purchase isn't taking away from another.

The more you look, the more in control you'll feel.

Allegra

​Ready to rebel? Let's look at your money.​

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